New research shows how ramping up solar energy in certain regions could lower emissions nationwide, offering policymakers a road map for strategic clean energy growth. The United States’ hourly demand for electricity broke two records last month, reaching its highest-ever level—759,190 megawatts—on July 29. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects demand to keep rising, especially…
Rumours are a-flurry around actress Zoe Kravitz after being spotted with not one but two leading men on her arm in recent days. On August 21, the 36-year-old was papped by Page Six getting cosy in the corner of a Paris bar with her co-star Austin Butler, 34, following the premiere of their film Caught…
As rallies spread to demand action to free captives, the country’s security cabinet was to meet for the first time since Hamas agreed to a new cease-fire proposal, officials said.
August 26, 2025 4 min read Microplastics Could Be Turning Bacteria into Drug-Resistant Superbugs Microplastics are seemingly everywhere—and now growing research suggests they could be generating drug-resistant bacteria By Marta Zaraska edited by Lauren J. Young MargJohnsonVA/Getty Images For bacteria, microplastics are the perfect meetup spot—tiny, intimate surfaces where microbes can cling, huddle close and…
Frontier, the carbon removal clearinghouse founded by Google, Strip, Shopify, and others, announced today that it is buying 115,208 metric tons of carbon removal credits from geoengineering startup Planetary in a deal worth $31.2 million. Where most Frontier deals to date have bought carbon from startups specializing in direct air capture, enhanced weathering, or bioenergy…
26 August 2025 Jessie J has shared joyous photographs of her holiday in Majorca two months after undergoing a mastectomy as part of her treatment for breast cancer. Jessie J has shared joyous photographs of her holiday in Majorca two months after undergoing a mastectomy as part of her treatment for breast cancer The 37-year-old…
Leaders spend too much time on tone and narrative. Instead, they need to model the new culture they’re trying to create.
China’s economic slowdown has fallen especially hard on older migrant workers, who often don’t have the technical skills that employers are seeking.
Carlos Alcaraz thought the biggest challenge he would face in the early stages of this year’s US Open was the 145mph serves of his 6ft 11in first round opponent, Reilly Opelka. Instead it turned out to be his own brother. Alcaraz wanted a haircut before the tournament and, in the absence of his usual barber,…
Spotify is introducing a direct messaging feature that allows users to share music, podcast, and audiobook recommendations with each other without leaving the app. Messages is rolling out in “select markets” this week, according to Spotify’s press release, and will be available on mobile devices for Free and Premium users aged 16 years and older….
